Who will get what they want?

The Wyatt Sick6 want to end things with Solo Sikoa & MFT, and they will put the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line to do so!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• WWE United States Championship Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes VS Ilja Dragunov; Melo wins and retains the title.
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Match: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss VS Nia Jax & Lash Legend VS Giulia & Kiana James; win and will challenge for the titles.
• Jade Cargill VS Chelsea Green w/ Alba Fyre; wins.
• Damian Priest VS Trick Williams; wins.
• WWE Tag Team Championships: Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis w/ The Wyatt Sick6 VS MFT; win(s) and

PLAY BY PLAY

Sami Zayn is here!

Montreal cheers their hometown hero as he makes his way out, and he high-fives the fans along the narrow aisleway. Sami goes to the ring, he grabs the mic, and the fans not only cheer for him, but they sing for him! “OLE~, OLE OLE OLE~! OLE, OLE~!” Sami nods, and in French, he welcomes the fans, and in English says, “Damn it feels good to be home!” Sami continues in French and English that momentum is a funny thing in the WWE. But he’ll be damned if he doesn’t feel he has all the momentum in the world right now! Saturday Night’s Main Event, Sami has the chance here in Montreal to become the #1 contender to- Trick Williams interrupts!

The fans boo as Trick makes his way out, mic already in hand. Trick has them cut his music, and he says one thing for sure, two things for certain, Sami Zayn and Trick Williams are NOT on the same level. Trick is Mr. 250, Sami is Mr. Too Many Chances. Trick is Mr. Streetwear, Sami’s Mr. Street Corner. The fans tell Trick off, but Trick says Sami is Mr. Almost, but Trick is Mr. Let’s Toast, cuz Trick Willy knows how to get the job done, let’s talk about it! Trick steps into the ring, and he says Sami’s problem is like he just said: Sami can’t get the job done. Which reminds Trick, the last time Sami had an opportunity at the title was right here in Montreal.

And Sami didn’t get the job done. That is the difference between them. Trick knows how to get the job done! He said it before, he’ll say it again, here in Sami’s city, Trick is going to become WWE Champion. The fans boo Trick and cheer on Sami, and Sami says a couple things Trick said are true, can’t argue with them. Sami did lose a WWE Championship match here in his city, a bitter pill to swallow. Sami had to swallow it, but yeah, it happened. And Trick is also right, he looks like a million bucks and might be a future champion. But one thing Trick said that he’s absolutely right about is that these two are NOT on the same level.

The fans cheer as Sami says to remember that when you step in the ring with Sami, you are dealing with the best of the best! Trick has all the potential in the world, but maybe he’ll reach it in five, ten, fifteen, IF he’s lucky, he’ll be HALF as good as Sami! Trick gets mad but Sami tells him that if Trick thinks he is wrong, do something about it. The fans cheer Sami while Trick looks around. Trick says, “No.” Trick has other things on his mind. He has his match with Damian Priest in the main event. This here, they take care of business tomorrow. And speaking of, Damian Priest makes his way out here!

The fans cheer as The Outlaw has a mic of his own and he joins Trick and Sami in the ring. Priest says, “Trick Willy! Y’know, last week, I told you you’re the guy that does a lot of this (talking). You’ve been on SmackDown what? A month now? And you’ve stepped to everybody and done this. I mean, you just did it to Sami! Last week, I came to your face and you didn’t say a word to me. So I have a theory. I believe you’re afraid of me. I believe you think if you say the wrong thing to me, I’ll drop your ass where you stand. You afraid, Trick? You afraid?” Trick stares Priest down and Priest dares him to say something.

But tell you what, Trick can always do something. The fans cheer as now Trick is stuck between two top stars. Trick says y’all need to mind your business while grown folks is talking! And secondly, Priest thinks Trick is scared? You think he doesn’t know what to say? You think he’s scared to pop off?! Watch this. Trick then SUCKER PUNCHES SAMI! The fans boo, then Trick tries Priest! Priest fires haymakers in return! Priest has Trick in the corner, but Sami gets in there, too! The fans cheer, but Priest backs Sami off. They argue, but Trick CLOBBERS them both! And then he runs for it!

The fans boo but Trick only has until later tonight to prepare for Priest. Will he survive Friday’s main event to make it Saturday Night’s Main Event? Or will he face the Punishment for his actions?

Randy Orton watches this backstage.

Cathy Kelley walks over to ask his take on the situation. He stayed back here to watch rather than get involved, is that strategy on his part? Orton says with all due respect, what in the Hell kind of question si that? 2026 is the Year of the Viper! He has every intention of taking world title gold for the 15th time in his career! And it starts tomorrow night, in the Bell Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in a Fatal 4 Way at Saturday Night’s Main Event! Orton will beat Sami, he will beat Priest, and he will Whoop Dat Trick! Then he hops on a plane, flies halfway across the world to Saudi Arabia, and fight Drew McIntyre at the Royal Rumble for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Orton will then beat Drew the only way he knows how: With the three most dangerous letters in all of sports entertainment, R K O! The Apex Predator is all fired up, will he punch his golden ticket to Saudi Arabia?

Carmelo Hayes talks with Ilja Dragunov.

Melo asks Ilja if he’s alright after last week’s match with Sami. Ilja says he has had better. Melo says keep your head up, nothing to be ashamed off after that great match. The Open Challenge is Ilja’s if he wants it. Ilja says he just lost to Sami Zayn, his chance at the Undisputed WWE Championship is gone, and he is beat up and bruised. Does Melo think Ilja is so stupid as to compete in this condition for the US Championship? Melo says no, that’s a good point- Ilja pats Melo on the shoulder and says, “You know me so well. See you in the ring.” Well them, challenge accepted. The Miz walks in and says Melo and Ilja are boys now, huh?

This is what Miz can’t stand of this generation. “I look forward to wrestling you.” “Oh, it’s gonna be a great challenge!” Whatever happened to the times when people actually hated each other? Oh, like when Melo hated Miz? Miz says Melo is what the French call easy competition. And take some advice from the adult in the room: Don’t hand out opportunities. What’d Ilja ever give Melo? More of a chance Miz ever did. Melo leaves Miz speechless, but will he still leave with the title? Or will the Mad Russian Dragon make the most of this rematch?

WWE United States Championship Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes VS Ilja Dragunov!

SmackDown returns as Ilja makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if pain will entertain!

The bell rings and Melo dodges! Ilja blocks the First 48, but Melo avoids the stomp. Ilja blocks a boot, back suplexes, but Melo lands out. Melo CHOPS Ilja to the ropes, then CHOPS again. The fans rally and Melo CHIOPS again! Melo whips, Ilja reverses and HIGH ANGLE GERMAN SUPLEXES! Ilja holds on but Melo scuffs him with forearms. The fans rally but Ilja HEADBUTTS away on the back of Melo’s head. Melo still rises up, fires more elbows, but Ilja spins him to CHOP him down! Ilja clamps on with a REAR BEARHUG and squeezes tight. Melo fires elbows again, fights back to his feet, and pries at the grip.

The fans rally, Melo opens the waistlock, and he switches to shove Ilja. Ilja uses the ropes but Melo avoids the Constantine Special! Melo springboards, but Ilja dodges the Fade Away Jumper! Both men keep moving, DOUBLE LARIATS bring them both down! The fans fire up while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Ilja and Melo stir, rise up, and Ilja reels Melo in for a CHOP! Melo sits back, and Ilja BOOTS him down! Ilja fires up and storms around, but Melo CHOSP! Ilja CHOPS back! Ilja whips corner to corner hard, then runs in for a KNEE! Ilja goes side to side to BOOT Melo through the ropes! Ilja then goes out to the apron to bring Melo up, pushes him against the bar, and CLUBS him! Ilja steps in, brings Melo around, and suplexes for a BROKEN ARROW! Cover, TWO! Melo survives but Ilja clamps on with a CROSSFACE! Melo endures, fights around, gets his arm free, but Ilja keeps on the facelock. The fans rally as Melo fights to his feet.

Melo slips around, SAIDO! Ilja flounders away to a corner while Melo shakes out the bad leg. Melo stands, runs up, but into a BOOT! Ilja then brings Melo around to scoop and SLAM! And then SENTON! Cover, TWO! Melo is still in this, but Ilja hauls him up and reels him in. But Melo BACKDROPS free! Melo springboards, FADE AWAY JUMPER! Cover, TWO! Ilja survives but Melo stays focused, he knows how tough Ilja is. SmackDown returns to single picture as Melo checks his bad leg again. Ilja crawls but Melo is on him with forearms. Ilja UPPERCUTS back, but Melo ROCKS him! Ilja CHOPS! Melo ROCKS Ilja!

Ilja SLAPS Melo, Melo SLAPS back, and the fans rally. Ilja ducks a haymaker to waistlock, but Melo ELBOWS free! That got Ilja in the nose or maybe the bad eye. Melo storms up to Ilja again, but Ilja CHOPS, CHOPS CHOPS! The fans fire up as Ilja CHOPS, SPIN CHOPS, then CHOPS the leg! Ilja lines up a shot, BOOTS Melo down, then stomps him! Ilja stomps Melo again while the fans rally. Ilja drags Melo up, runs the ropes, and BOOTS him again! Melo rebounds to ROCK Ilja! Ilja jumps up to ENZIGIRI! Melo returns, LA MYSTICA! Cover, TWO! Ilja survives and Melo is a bit frustrated, but the fans continue to rally up.

“This is Awesome!” as both men rise. Melo has Ilja first, but Ilja fights the suplex! Ilja has the COBRA TWIST, and throws down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Melo fires elbows from below! Melo is free, then sidesteps Ilja, but the CONSTANTINE SPECIAL finds him! Cover, TWO! Melo survives and Ilja is stunned but the fans fire up again! Melo goes to a corner, Ilja goes to the other, and Ilja climbs! Ilja aims, and he goes COAST2COAST into the FIRST 48, BUT ILJA BLOCKS IT?! DEADLIFT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Melo survives and the fans are fired up again while SmackDown goes to break!

SmackDown returns again and Ilja SLAPS Melo up top! Melo wobbles on the top rope and Ilja climbs. The fans rally, and Melo SLAPS back! Ilja still climbs, CLUBS Melo’s neck, then CLUBS him again! Melo fires body shots, then he HEADBUTTS Ilja! Melo brings Ilja up, the fans like where this is going! But Ilja stops the Layup to CLUB away on Melo! Not quite Beats of the Bodhrain but just as nasty! Then Ilja DEADLIFT SUPERPLEXES!! The fans fire up again and even lose their minds over that one! Ilja and Melo both go to the apron, and Ilja says he knew this would be fun. Melo asks what’s wrong with him!

Both men stand, and Melo SLAPS! Ilja CHOPS! Melo SLAPS again, Ilja CHOPS again, repeat! The fans fire up as the shots go back and forth! Melo SLAPS, LARIATS, and LARIATS! Ilja CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Then Ilja fireman’s carries, but Melo fires elbows! and a SUPERKICK! Ilja wobbles, Melo reels him in, LAYUP on the apron! They both fall to the floor and the fans fire up again! The ring count is already 5 of 10 as both men rise. Melo puts Ilja in at 7, goes to the corner, and takes aim. But Ilja CHOPS Melo first! And SLAPS him! Ilja fires up, HEADBUTTS, and then climbs. Ilja RIDGE HANDS again and again!

Ilja fireman’s carries Melo off the corner, for a CORNER DEATH VALLEY! Cover, TWO! Melo survives and Ilja seethes but the fans rally up again. Ilja hobbles, goes to the apron, and now Ilja climbs! The fans fire up, but THE MIZ shoves Ilja down!! The fans boo but Melo has no idea! FIRST 48!! Cover, Melo wins!!

Winner: Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall (still WWE United States Champion)

The Miz applauds more himself than he does H1M. Will the Hollywood A-Lister look to make an unwanted sequel with Melo? Or will it be a new story with him and the Mad Russian?

Michael Cole has a sit-down interview with Cody Rhodes.

Maggle welcomes Cody and they shake hands. Cole says he doesn’t want start out with bad memories, but he does have to bring up losing the Undisputed Championship. Cody says it won’t be about losing, it’ll be about regaining the title through the Royal Rumble. Winning it a third time is a nigh impossible feat, but Cody is focused. Cole apologizes, but let’s not overlook Saturday Night’s Main Event. Cody takes on the man who cost Cody that title against Drew McIntyre. What are Cody’s feelings towards Jacob Fatu? Cody says he respects Cole asking what he has to ask, and surely Cole already knows the answer.

Cody… is interrupted as Jacob storms in! Nick Aldis wants Jacob to exit, but Cody says no, it’s alright. We already know what tomorrow is, so Fatu can sit down, too. Cole steps aside for Fatu to sit across from Cody. Fatu says he’ll lay it out on the line for Cody: His concern was Drew McIntyre, who kicked Fatu’s teeth out. Fatu was locked in and full throttle on Drew and Drew alone. Fatu doesn’t give a damn how Cody feels or thinks about that. But then Cody had to be the hero, huh? Had to put his hands on Fatu and that got Fatu’s mind moving. It got the wheels turning. Fatu was thinking- Cody interrupts by saying Fatu was thinking, huh?

Because it sure didn’t seem like Fatu was thinking during Three Stages of Hell! It looked like acting. Cody won’t talk about someone kicking your teeth down your throat, Cody will talk about what everyone is thinking but no one has the balls to say. Fatu was acting, NOT thinking, and that is what got Fatu locked up in the first place. That’s what got Fatu put in prison in the first place! Fatu stands up, Aldis wants things to cool down, and Fatu says okay, we’re going there, huh? Listen, bruh, that ain’t nothing new nobody don’t already know about Fatu. Sixteen, locked down. Eighteen, locked down. Seven kids, no job, and one bedroom!

A month before Fatu got here, he didn’t even know if he had a job! He almost got fired before he got hired, but he ain’t complaining. The choices and mistakes Fatu made all made him a better man. That’s the man standing right here in front of Cody’s ass! Cody says that’s the problem! Fatu is standing across from Cody, but Cody is NOT WWE Champion, and that’s on Fatu. SNME, Montreal, Bell Centre, it SHOULD be for the WWE Championship! Oh, hold on, Cody was gonna make it a title match? NAH! The way Fatu seen it, Drew was already on his way out before Fatu got there. Oh, is that it? Fatu has it all figured out?

Which is completely crazy, because Fatu’s never BEEN in a title match! Fatu gets heated again and says that’s what Cody thinks this is? That Fatu’s just like every other Samoan he’s been against? They don’t make ’em like Fatu no more. Hell, they ain’t ever made ’em like him! Everyone thinks he’s a loose cannon? Unhinged? Outta control!? Nah, bruh. Trust Fatu, he IS in control. Think about that. Fatu leaves, will Samoan Werewolf soon tear the American Nightmare apart?

So TNA must’ve let Kazarian model the last two shows after a Metallica song because holy hell do I have WHIPLASH. The Debut sucked on ice, Genesis was tremendous, I don’t even know what to expect this week. Will it be another pile of cow turd? Will it continue off the momentum of Genesis? Will it be something completely different leaving me bereft of words?

Time to find out.

Are @milanmiracle and @AriannaGraceWWE back on the same page?!#TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/vCG9AhKutL

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 23, 2026

Ratings:

• Cedric Alexander vs Moose w/Lish: Cedric wins via Double Legged Cradle – *** 1/2
• M by Elegance w/Elegance Brand vs Indi Hartwell: Indi wins via Roll-Up – ** 1/2
• FEAST or FIRED: Eric Young #1, Steve Maclin #2, Eddie Edwards #3, Trey Miguel #4 – ** 1/2
• Mustafa Ali w/Order 4 vs Jeff Hardy w/Matt Hardy: Jeff wins via Swanton Bomb – *** 1/4

Results:

Cedric Alexander vs Moose w/Lish

Collar and Elbow, into the corner, Chops around the world, Moose gets to feelin himself too much, wants 10 Count Punches or something, Cedric Snake Eyes him, Gamengiri…but Moose responds with a Dropkick and Cedric powders to the apron. Moose follows, Forearm Exchange on the apron, Cedric hits an STO on the apron, Moose is selling the back and has been moving stiffly during the start. Moose wants an Apron Bomb, Cedric shakes him, PK, into Dive to break the 10 count.

Cedric tries to feed Moose back into the ring but Moose turns it around and sends Cedric into the steps. Moose breaks the count, wants a Vertical Suplex but sells the back, a few chops and a Pump Kick from Moose as he tries to make his suplex easier, but Cedric plays the Uno Reverse and Suplexes Moose. Cedric climbs to the top, Frog Splash from Cedric for two. A couple of PKs to the back give Cedric another near fall, but Moose fights back, a few big chops, eats a Boot and Swinging Flatliner from Cedric, but Moose tries to fire. Cedric hits Moose and Moose does his Trucker Horn Pull signature taunt to try and get support to fire. Uranage into a Kip Up, Cedric tries to perch and reclaim momentum but Go To Hell, gives Moose a near fall.

Moose goes for a Spear in the corner, but misses and eats buckles, Michinoku Driver from Cedric, but only a two again! Strike Exchange again, both guys have crowd support, Moose goes for the Discus, but eats a straight forearm from Cedric. Cedric bounces off the ropes, eats a Big Boot, Spear from Moose gets countered into a Spanish Fly! Cedric goes up and Moose catches him with a Headbutt. Moose wants Lights Out again, Sunset, Single Leg, Moose stands, goes for the Jacknife, but Cedric pulls off the Body Scissors Double Legged Cradle for the flash victory again!

Mike Santana comes out, comes through the crowd in all his Latino DDP glory and comes out to cut a promo. 

.@AJStylesOrg passed the torch, handing @Santana_Proud the keys to lead TNA Wrestling into the @AMC_TV era. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/MvpaXrKvxC

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 23, 2026

M by Elegance w/Elegance Brand vs Indi Hartwell

M retreats to the safety of Rope Break like she’s Toru Yano. M catches Indi’s foot, wants to step on her toe for the incredulous actions at Genesis, but misses the stomp and Indi steps on M’s foot again. M gets in a few dodges, but no offense as Indi is in control. Chops and repeated Stomps to the foot, Uppercuts and a kick on the apron. M dodges the Big Boot, and they stomp on the other foot. Personal Concierge even takes off his Shoes and they hammer her boots with shoes.

Commercial break will probably end when Indi is starting her comeback. Interesting note through the match, ASH keeps stopping the rampant cheating. She hinted at a face turn during the Genesis desk, so maybe she meant it. As we return, Indi is throwing Elbows to break out of M’s Headlock and then connects on a Spinebuster to stop the heel’s offense. Just like I said…classic 90s wrestling TV logic.

Hip Attack into Bulldog from Indi only gets a two count. M tries to counter the Hurts Dontit, but its a little over rotated. They repeat the spot, done better and it’s a Roll-Up into a reverse Roll-Up, and did Indi grab tights?

Elegance Brand attacks, ASH stops them, M shoves ASH. ASH stands her ground, Double Xias come out for to back up ASH. BUT IT WAS ALL A SCAM! ASH attacks Lei Ying Lee, hits a DDT and all the elegantos stand tall.

FEAST or FIRED

Trey Miguel and Rich Swann square off for the first possible briefcase scramble, AJ Francis cuts off Trey, so Swann and Trey work together to Powerbomb AJ. EY then appears to stop all of the attempts, he poses in the middle, eats 4 Superkicks and then gets wiped out by Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers. They do a cut away to the back, then we see Trey jump into a pile of idiots, Home Town Man does the same. The everyone stand there and get jumped on spot if moronic. Home Town then grabs a briefcase, but EY cuts him off before his feet hit the floor. Unmasks HTM to cause him to drop the briefcase, EY picks it up and officially has Briefcase #1. Great Hands try to work together, Maclin cuts them off, grabs Briefcase #2 and walks out. SDL stops Eddie Edwards, Mance grabs a few chairs and starts lighting up Eddie. Eddie fights back, Blue Thunder Bomb onto the chairs. AJ Francis hits the Down Payment into the apron on Rich Swann. Trey stops AJ, Ryan Nemeth cuts off Trey, then Trey hits a Spider Suplex when Ryan tries to shortcut over him. Trey Miguel grabs briefcase #4 and hits the floor with it. Brian Myers clears out everyone else, Eddie grabs case #3, throws it at AJ since he was missed and then Dropkicks into the Briefcase so AJ drops and flops it.

Elayna Black talks like Xanax feels. She talks like she’s bored even if she’s trying to punctuate things. She’s hot, sure…but she’s about as interesting as licking drywall. 

Mustafa Ali w/Order 4 vs Jeff Hardy w/Matt Hardy

The commercial break starts things, so we’ll actually see most if not all of the match. Go figure?

Jeff gets the best of Ali early, a little mat wrestling toying, and is just straight, out wrestling Ali. Jeff lets Ali gather himself and re-enter the ring, a small rope run, Jeff feigns a punch and Ali retreats and throws himself over the top rope. Tries to come back, Jeff raises the fist, Ali cowers, so Jeff Low Dropkicks the feet and Ali stomps around like a child on the outside.

Ali finally gets back in the ring, puts together a couple moves but eats a Lariat, Ali counters the Jawbreaker and dumps Jeff to the outside. Matt handles Great Hands, Agent Zero lands a Kick while Matt is jawing with Tasha. Oh…another commercial.

During the commercial, Great Hands struggled moving the bottom steps into position so Zero did it himself. They set up a spot, but Jeff counters and Twist of Hate onto the steps. Both men sell the toll the match has taken, count gets to 9 and they both slide in. Jeff hits his combo, Manhattan Drop, Leg Drop, Low Dropkick, near fall. Jeff tries another Twist, gets pushed off, Jeff wants Whisper, but Ali Dropkick says no. Ali charges and Jeff Leap Frog’s Ali into the buckle. Splash by Jeff, into a Twist of Hate but only for two!

Ali trips Jeff into the ropes, heads to the tag belts and wants to use one, Matt pulls the belt away and fights off the Great Hands. Zero attacks but Matt pushes him into the post. Ali tries the Rolling Neckbreaker but gets cause with a Twist! Swanton…missed! Ali positions Jeff, 450! Jeff kicks out! Elijah’s strum hits, and Ali gets distracted, Twist! Swanton is good! Jeff wins.

So the newest member of the Main Event Mafia…I mean…The System will be revealed today since JDC retired at Genesis. Bear Bronson gets introduced as the new member, and the connection is because Brian Myers trained him. Eddie, Bronson and Myers attack Dango and Moose! Cedric comes down to clear the ring but then hits Moose with a chair. The old…Quadruple Turn. Eddie, Cedric, Myers and Bronson are the new heel system. 

Overall Score: 7.25/10

The show breezed by, there were decent matches and we got to see a fair amount of them instead of an avalanche of promos, video packages and ill-timed commercials ruining matches. The System also never felt right as a Face Faction. So leave it to Eddie to put the Japanese flair on the Faction Reboot. I like this new look System, makes more sense how its built. Moose also had the huge hero moment at Genesis, so keeping him babyface and having them kick him out was very correct. Moose is hopefully going to be line for a title run, be it X or World, if he keeps up this babyface momentum, he’s got something in the bag.

ASH pulling the double swerve with faking a face turn just to show she’s cleared for action. At this point, I hope we never know why she was truly out and it’s just a giant scam because she didn’t want the bad optics of losing a title match. Feast or Fired feels like Maclin is getting fired…and that’s gonna suck. TNA has to stop building newer guys who aren’t known from WWE, and then just losing them to bigger dollar signs. Josh Alexander, Ethan Page, Mike Bailey, Ace Austin, The Rascalz…pay these damn people to stick around and build your brand with consistency.

But that’s theory crafting, and we have to wait til next week to see if I rant. This week…was surprisingly really good.